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Kanaka Durga temple bans mobile phones in Vijayawada
The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada has banned mobile phones inside the temple premises from Thursday, August 14. The temple's executive officer, Seena Naik, said the move…
The Story in Brief
The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada has banned mobile phones inside the temple premises from Thursday, August 14. The temple's executive officer, Seena Naik, said the move aims to improve devotee safety and ensure a hassle-free darshan.
A new security gate has been installed at the main scanning point, and Home Guards and Agile security personnel will intensify checks. Devotees must deposit phones at designated counters before joining queue lines. The temple has also shifted counters for darshan tickets and free laddu prasadam to streamline crowd movement.
The Indian Opinion
Banning phones at temples is necessary, but the authorities must ensure smooth deposit and retrieval to avoid long queues and confusion. The real test will be how quickly devotees can collect their phones post-darshan. Is the temple prepared to handle the surge during peak festival days without causing chaos at the counters?
Source: thehindu.com
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